Can't see the forrest for the trees

Ever meet , work with, work for, have work for you, friend, neighbor, not a friend - that just can't see the forrest for the trees? Can't seem to take that introspective look and view any comments and feedback as maybe a positive thing that needs to thought about? Always right and always the last word?
Why is it that I always seem to run into or have work for me, at least one of these. No matter what you do in their best interest, they just can't seem to see it that way.